November 21, 2022

Crescent Pecan Christmas Cookies Recipe

This Crescent Pecan Christmas Cookies Recipe is a great one to have for all your gatherings for the upcoming holidays or while curled up in an armchair by a cozy fire. The cookies are as delightful as shortbread and just as crumbly in the mouth. The powdered sugar on top is like a cheery dusting of snow, which makes these cookies the perfect accent to any table spread.

We recommend pairing these Crescent Pecan Christmas Cookies with our brand-new Amaretto Rose scented black tea (scroll past the recipe to see additional tea recommendations).

Crescent Pecan Christmas Cookies Recipe

Prep Time: 1 hr. 20 min. (includes resting time for the dough)

Bake Time: 12 min.

Makes 30 Cookies

Ingredients

¾ cup pecans
4 Tbsp. powdered sugar

1 ¾ cup all-purpose flour
½ tsp. salt
1 ½ sticks butter, softened
4 Tbsp. powdered sugar
1 ½ tsp. vanilla extract

Extra powdered sugar
for topping

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Toast the pecans on a baking sheet for 4 – 5 minutes until fragrant, then cool. Once cool, add the pecans and 4 tablespoons powdered sugar to a processor and blend until the pecans are finely chopped.
In a bowl, mix the pecan mixture with the flour and salt. Set aside.
Cream together the softened butter, 4 tablespoons powdered sugar, and vanilla until light and fluffy.
Add the dry ingredients and mix until combined.
Form the dough into a ball and cover. Refrigerate for about 30 minutes or until firm enough to work with. Portion the cooled dough into tablespoon-sized balls using a scoop or a measuring spoon.
Roll each ball into a 3-inch log that is slightly tapered on the ends. Form into a crescent shape and set on parchment-lined baking sheet about 1-inch apart.
Bake at 350°F for about 12 minutes, until golden on the bottom.
Sift powdered sugar over the tops of the cookies while they are still warm from the oven, until the sugar is no longer melting.
Cool completely. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.